Parent and Family Schedule of Events
HCFW Registration has closed. On-site registration will be available during Registration Central hours in the Tutt Library. An additional $10 per person on-site registration fee will apply.
Check back often for any last minute schedule updates or changes.
Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday
THURSDAY, OCT. 6
11-3 p.m. | Taco Teamup at La'au's
L'au'as Taco Shop, 830 N. Tejon St. (behind Spencer Center)
If you're on campus early for HCFW, La'au's Taco Shop will be open! Come get delicious food and enjoy this staple of the CC community! Ten percent of the total sales will go to Concrete Couch, a local nonprofit. Organized by Blue Key Honor Society.
3-5 p.m. | Summer Research and Internship Symposium
Richard F. Celeste Theatre, Cornerstone Arts Center
The symposium is the culminating event of summer collaborative research conducted by ºÚÁÏ³Ô¹Ï students and faculty, as well as a variety of internship experiences students undertook away from campus. It brings students, faculty, family and alumni together to learn about these experiences through a series of short presentations, poster sessions, and discussions across a variety of disciplines.
FRIDAY, OCT. 7
7-9 a.m. | Ed Robson Arena Open Hours and Self Guided Tours
Ed Robson Arena, 849 N. Tejon St.
The Ed Robson Arena, named for Edward J. Robson, a 1954 CC graduate and former member of the hockey team, is a state-of-the-art, multipurpose, indoor, on-campus competition arena and home of the CC men’s ice hockey team.
9 a.m.-6 p.m. | Registration and Check-in
1st Floor, Charles L. Tutt Library
Upon arrival, all alumni, parents, families, and guests should check in to receive an official name tag and a final schedule of events.
9 a.m.-5 p.m. | "Preserving ºÚÁϳԹÏ's History," Special Collections Open Hours
Garden Level, Charles L. Tutt Library
10 a.m.-noon | Tiger Talk Presentations
Richard F. Celeste Theatre, Cornerstone Arts Center
Join the academic experience at CC, and learn from faculty, students, and alumni through short on-stage presentations covering a wide range of topics. Final listing of presenters available at check-in. You are welcome to come and go as your interest and time allows during the two-hour window. Presenters include:
- 10:10 a.m.–10:25 a.m. Kayla Fratt '16, Founder of K9 Conservationists
Sniffing Scat for Science: Grit, Interdisciplinary Thinking, and Conservation Detection Dogs - 10:30 a.m–10:40 a.m. Lorea Zabaleta '23 and Claire Barber '22, Co-Editors of the ºÚÁÏ³Ô¹Ï Outdoor Journal
The success of outdoor and environmental journalism at CC, and how you can get involved. - 10:45 a.m.–10:55 a.m. Doré Young '24, CC Student Body President
- 11:00 a.m.–11:15 a.m. Mary Inman P '24
The role of whistleblowers in holding Big Tech accountable. - 11:15 a.m.–11:30 a.m.: Dr. Danielle Sanchez, Assistant Professor of History; Co-Founder/Executive Editor of Historifans
How Historifans, a collaborative digital history website, is encouraging readers to connect pop-culture and fandoms to historical research. - 11:30 a.m.–noon: Susan Ashley, Professor Emerita of History, Project 2024 Coordinator
What’s ahead for CC? Last year CC launched Project 2024, a three-year college-wide conversation about possibilities and prospects. With the college’s 150th anniversary just ahead, we’re looking to the future.
10 a.m.-8 p.m. | Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center at ºÚÁÏ³Ô¹Ï Open Hours
30 W. Dale St.
Alumni, parents, families, and guests can enjoy free admission to the museum with official Homecoming and Family Weekend name tag.
11 a.m. | Women's Volleyball vs. University of St. Thomas
Reid Arena
12-2 p.m. | Ed Robson Arena Open Hours and Self Guided Tours
Ed Robson Arena, 849 N. Tejon St.
The Ed Robson Arena, named for Edward J. Robson, a 1954 CC graduate and former member of the hockey team, is a state-of-the-art, multipurpose, indoor, on-campus competition arena and home of the CC men’s ice hockey team.
1-4 p.m. | Academic Department Open Houses
Various locations; final listing provided at check-in
—Anthropology, 1-3 p.m., Barnes Science Center, Room 412
—Classics and Comparative Literature, 1:30-3:30 p.m., Cossitt Hall Student Lounge, Room 201
—Environmental Studies, 1-2 p.m. Career Panel, Room 126, Tutt Science and Open House from 2-3 p.m., Room 124, Tutt Science
—History, 1-3 p.m., Palmer Hall, Room 208
—Physics, 3 p.m., Barnes Science Center, Room 213
—Sociology, 1:30-3:30 p.m., Palmer Hall, Room 131
—Southwest Studies, 1-2:30 p.m., Dern House, 1109 N. Cascade
1:30-2 p.m. | CC Special Collections Discussion with Michael Duffy '72
Garden Level, Charles L. Tutt Library
Join us for a conversation with Michael Duffy '72 to learn about his donation of signed art books and Mary Chenoweth art and correspondence that will be on display. Michael began collecting books about well-known American artists in the late 1980s, which he sent to each artist to have signed. After taking courses from former print teacher Mary Chenoweth at CC in the early '70s, Michael reconnected with Mary nearly 20 years later and began a seven-year correspondence with her.
2-3:30 p.m. | Regional Family Connections + Legacy Photo
Tent on Tava Quad
All CC students and their guests are invited to connect with other CC families from your home area. You'll have the chance to connect, get creative on a guided painting project with Bemis School of Art, and show your Tiger spirit in some friendly competition. In partnership with the Collaborative for Community Engagement's Week of Action, we will be taking canned food donations at Registration Central. Then get ready to use all your design and building skills as we incorporate those donations into a friendly competition between regions, all with the purpose of assisting others in the CC and Colorado Springs community.
*Legacy Families (current parents who are also CC alumni) and their students are invited to take part in all the Regional Family Connection activities, and also to gather at the West side of the tent at 3:00 p.m. for a CC Legacy group photo.
2-3:30 p.m. | LGBTQIA+ Reception
Tutt Alumni House
A reception for LGBTQIA+ alumni, students, parents, faculty, and staff.
2-4 p.m. | Outdoor Ed Bike & Gear Sale
Yampa Field
If you or your student is in the market for discounted bikes, backpacks, tents, sleeping bags, paddling equipment, ski equipment, outdoor attire, or other outdoorsy goods, this is going to be the place for you. We're going to have a TON of bikes and gear available for sale, so don't miss out! This isn't just a buying event—you can also sell! Just bring your items to Yampa by 1:45 p.m. to set up and stage your gear. You'll be responsible for your own transactions, so please be present when selling your items.OE accepts Debit, Credit, Cash or Check, but we highly recommend coming with cash to expedite your checkout, as the line to pay with card can get really LONG. For paying private sellers—we recommend Venmo or Cash as the best option for buying and selling with other students, families, faculty, and staff.
2-5 p.m. | Film and Media Studies Alumni Panel and Reception
Screening Room and Film Garage, Cornerstone Arts Center
Please join us for a short and fun panel featuring notable alumni to learn about their experiences post-CC. Followed by a reception where you will be able to meet past and current Film and Media Studies students, faculty, and staff.
3:30 p.m. | Women's Volleyball vs. Texas Lutheran University
Reid Arena
4-5 p.m. | CC Music Celebration
Packard Hall
A multi-genre concert featuring fabulous ensembles from the music department, including CC Bluegrass, Tiger Jazz, and the Gamelan.
5:30-7:30 p.m. | Tiger Tailgate: All-Campus Celebration
Homecoming Tent, Worner Quad
Join us for food trucks, refreshments, entertainment, and more! With seven food trucks to choose from, there's sure to be one that tempts your tastebuds. (This event is free to attend, but please note food and drinks are self-pay to give you the flexibility to enjoy as you choose.) Featured food trucks include:
- Gastrotruck serving up burgers, sandwiches and more.
- Comfort food for all meat and potato lovers.
- Savory and Sweet crepe creations.
- The Guerra family serves up delicious street style tacos and much more.
- : Amazing all-American comfort food truck run by the Morea family.
- Specializing in authentic Jamaican Cuisine and American favorites (including vegetarian and gluten free options).
- Sustainable. Gluten Free. Soulful Seafood. So good.
- Vegan BBQ and 100% plant-based, country-fair-style sides.
6 p.m. | Men's Club Soccer vs. United States Air Force Academy
Stewart Field
6 p.m. | Cutthroat Women's Rugby vs. United States Air Force Academy
Washburn Field
7 p.m. | Men's Club Baseball vs. University of Denver
Spurgeon Field, 1315 E. Pikes Peak Ave.
7:30 p.m. | CC Hockey vs. Alaska Anchorage (game time subject to change)
Ed Robson Arena, CC Campus
Game will be livestreamed on the giant screen under the tent. Limited game tickets are available for purchase via ºÚÁÏ³Ô¹Ï Ticketmaster. .
8 p.m. | Men's Club Rugby vs. University of Denver
Washburn Field
SATURDAY, OCT. 8
7-9 a.m. | Ed Robson Arena Open Hours and Self Guided Tours
Ed Robson Arena, 849 N. Tejon St.
The Ed Robson Arena, named for Edward J. Robson, a 1954 CC graduate and former member of the hockey team, is a state-of-the-art, multipurpose, indoor, on-campus competition arena and home of the CC men’s ice hockey team.
8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. | Registration and Check-In
1st Floor, Charles L. Tutt Library
Upon arrival, all alumni, parents, families, and guests should check in to receive an official name tag and a final schedule of events.
10-11:30 a.m. | Convocation, President's Address, Awards Ceremony, and Recipient Discussion
Richard F. Celeste Theatre, Cornerstone Arts Center
Come hear from President L. Song Richardson and celebrate as we present the Benezet, Worner, Riley, and Spirit of Adventure Awards. Features remarks by CC President L. Song Richardson.
10 a.m.-4 p.m. | Athletic Department Homecoming "Garage Sale"
South end of Frank Floor Track/Washburn Field
Annual public liquidation sale of all old athletic uniforms and gear. All items are priced to go!
10 a.m.-7 p.m. | Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center at ºÚÁÏ³Ô¹Ï Open Hours
30 W. Dale St.
Alumni, parents, families, and guests can enjoy free admission to the museum with official Homecoming and Family Weekend name tag.
10:30-11:30 a.m. | CC Tiger Women's Lacrosse Black & Gold Scrimmage
Washburn Field
Tailgate immediately follows on El Pomar deck.
11 a.m.-1 p.m. | Rugby Alumni vs. Student Challenge
Donald Autrey Field
11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. | Homecoming and Family Weekend Community Picnic
Homecoming and Family Weekend Tent, Tava Quad
The Office of Alumni and Family Relations invites alumni, parents, students, and their families to gather for lunch on Tava Quad. (Please wear your nametag—admission is included in your weekend registration.)
11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | CC Tiger Men's Lacrosse Black & Gold Scrimmage
Washburn Field
12-2 p.m. | Ed Robson Arena Open Hours and Self Guided Tours
Ed Robson Arena, 849 N. Tejon St.
The Ed Robson Arena, named for Edward J. Robson, a 1954 CC graduate and former member of the hockey team, is a state-of-the-art, multipurpose, indoor, on-campus competition arena and home of the CC men’s ice hockey team.
12:15 p.m. | Women's Volleyball vs. Southwestern University
Reid Arena
2:30-3:30 p.m. | "Drop the Mike" Reception
Mike Edmond's Home, 1005 N. Nevada Ave.
Mike Edmonds has dedicated the better part of his life to CC. While Mike is retiring in May 2023, his legacy and commitment to creating greater access to the CC educational experience will continue. An opportunity for all who have been influenced by Mike Edmonds to say a few kind words about a CC legend.
3-4 p.m. | Unscripted Journeys — Life Isn't Always a Straight Line
Screening Room, Cornerstone Arts Center
In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, please join us for a screening of the award winning short documentary, "," written, produced and directed by filmmaker and investigative journalist, Megan Smith '81, M.S. The film investigates the world of mammography and a possible new breast cancer screening protocol used side-by-side: thermography and ultrasound. Having completed her thesis work in molecular genetics for her master’s in biology, in addition to an undergrad pre-med curriculum at ºÚÁϳԹÏ, Smith is uniquely qualified for investigating areas in health fields.
3:30-4:30 p.m. | Families and Alumni of Color Reception
Chapman Room, Ed Robson Arena
5-6 p.m. | Butler Center Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony
2nd Floor, Worner Campus Center
4:30-6 p.m. | CC Night on the Town
Downtown Colorado Springs
Take your student our for dinner, and get to know the amazing community surrounding CC! Downtown Colorado Springs is excited to welcome CC families throughout the weekend, and specifically during Night on the Town, Saturday evening, Oct. 8. ºÚÁÏ³Ô¹Ï and the Downtown Partnership are pleased to provide all guests with resources to help you enjoy Colorado Springs like a local. This includes the , providing discounts and freebies at over 85 downtown locations. Visit the for instructions on how to access your digital savings pass, as well as more information and exploration ideas for your time in Colorado Springs. Other great sources of local information include and .
6 p.m. | CC Hockey vs. Alaska Anchorage (game time subject to change)
Ed Robson Arena, CC Campus
Limited game tickets will be available for purchase via ºÚÁÏ³Ô¹Ï Ticketmaster. Check back at throughout the month of September for single game ticket availability.
8-10 p.m. | Student Performances
Taylor Theatre
Enjoy some evening entertainment by current students, featuring performances from Sunbutter (stand-up comedy) and TWIT (student improv). Seating is limited and is first-come, first-served.
SUNDAY, OCT. 9
10 a.m.-4 p.m. | Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center at ºÚÁÏ³Ô¹Ï Open Hours
30 W. Dale St.
Alumni, parents, families, and guests can enjoy free admission to the museum with official Homecoming and Family Weekend name tag.
10 a.m.-12 p.m. | Homecoming and Family Weekend Brunch
Ed Robson Arena
Brunch includes tours and open skate on the ice.
12:30 p.m. | Men's Club Hockey vs. United States Air Force Academy
Robson Arena
1:30 p.m. | Men's Club Soccer vs. Mesa
Stewart Field
3:30 p.m. | Women's Club Soccer vs. Colorado State University-B
Stewart Field